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Posts : 10473 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: 2nd Lt D.J.A.Dickson Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:12 am
From Mack & Shad . Also served in the 91st regt , Dickson joined the regt with the draft on 23 April , and served with it to the conclusion of the war , taking part in the advance of Crealock's div to Port Durnford 90th
cattailrun
Posts : 15 Join date : 2019-08-12 Location : Winchester, Virginia
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:15 pm
Sorry to revive an old topic, but would anyone happen to have a photograph of Dickson? Or be able to confirm what his service dress/uniform should look like? I'm doing research for a client and trying to identify a photo that I believe to be of Dickson, as it was included in an album kept by him. Thanks! (The client is very private and doesn't want these images shared, unfortunately.)
1879graves
Posts : 3203 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:54 pm
Hi Cattailrun
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] David John Alexander Dickson
Best I can do.
cattailrun
Posts : 15 Join date : 2019-08-12 Location : Winchester, Virginia
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:09 pm
Wow! Thank you so much. Do you have an idea as to when that photo was taken?
I know this would be simpler if I could share the photo I have. If it's the same guy, ours is probably taken later -- he has four chevrons/stripes on the sleeves. How's that for a clue?
John Young
Posts : 2428 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 66 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:45 pm
Where are the chevrons on the sleeves? If they are near the cuff are they inverted?
If they are, then I would doubt very much whether the photograph is that of an officer, let alone that of Dickson. Given the time frame between the date of Dickson’s commission on 22nd February 1879 and his death in 1883.
JY
cattailrun
Posts : 15 Join date : 2019-08-12 Location : Winchester, Virginia
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:55 pm
Thank you, John! You're correct -- I knew Dickson died in 1883, but for some reason hadn't bothered to check his birth date. He can't be our guy.
The chevrons are above the elbow, pointing down.
John Young
Posts : 2428 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 66 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:33 pm
Can you describe the uniform? Is it that of a Highlander?
If the chevrons are above the elbow it is designation of rank. If there are four chevrons it is an old designation for Staff-Sergeant, such as a Sergeant-Major. In most cases these would in late 1860’s move down to the cuffs.
JY
cattailrun
Posts : 15 Join date : 2019-08-12 Location : Winchester, Virginia
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:42 pm
John, We're going to see if we can't get the client's permission to share the photo. She's on travel now, so that may take a while.
Until then... The uniform does look like that of a Highlander, in comparison to other photos I've seen. Unfortunately I've already proven that trying to identify tartans isn't my strong suit. I'll do my best with the proper terms, here...
Gentleman is seated, wearing a tunic and kilt. White sporran with what looks like six short black tassels. Plaid worn the usual way, with some other kind of strap over the right shoulder. Badge/brooch? on the left shoulder looks plain. Like a donut.
Right... hopefully I can share the photo!
John Young
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Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:12 am
Thanks for that, it would be a great help.
JY
John
Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 59 Location : UK
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:28 pm
"Lieut David J. A. Dickson, Argyllshire Highlanders: "In memory of Lieut. David J. A. Dickson, who died March 13th 1883, aged 24. This tablet is erected by his brother officers in token of their affectionate regard." Lt Dickson died of capillary bronchitis and congestion at Lasswade, Midlothian."
John
Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 59 Location : UK
Subject: Re: 2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:34 pm
I somehow missed this! My apologies. The uniform is similar, but the colors are switched on the sporran. I've just made a new post with the photo we've been given permission to share.
2nd Lt David Dickson. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders